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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.89 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.89 and 313.96 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.89 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.89 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.89 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 151,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,294.18/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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